Grain and Greens
Great easy dish that everyone loves.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- cooking spray
- 3⁄4cup chopped onion
- 1
- 1⁄2tablespoon oil
- 1 -3
- 3⁄4
- 1cup pearl barley
- 1teaspoon dried thyme
- 1teaspoon dried marjoram
- 4 -5cups vegetable broth
- 1cup spinach leaves, torn into pieces
- 1⁄4cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2tablespoons finely-chopped fresh basil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Generously coat a large heavy pot with spray oil and place over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and fennel and saute until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add oil and heat until hot.
- Add the garlic and bell peppers and saute lightly for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in barley, thyme, marjoram and broth.
- Bring to a boil, immediate reduce heat to low and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes or until barley is tender.
- Midway through the cooking process, add salt and pepper to taste.
- When barley is cooked, add spinach, cheese and basil. Stir to blend and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste.